Course syllabus

Course overview

EKN111 Macroeconomics (6 credits) presents, at an introductory level, how an economy works at a societal level. During the course, key concepts such as GDP, growth, inflation and unemployment are discussed, as well as how these are related to each other. The main features of the Swedish economy are presented. Students will also learn how monetary and fiscal policy can affect economic activity. Fundamental macroeconomic models are covered and the course provides an understanding of how to use these to analyse various economic problems. The course also shows how economic analysis differs across the short, medium and long run.

Course Coordinator: Joseph Vecci

Semester Representatives: to be announced

Course administration: Heléne Larsson and Lisa Sutton (ep@handels.gu.se)   

Course details

EKN111 Macroeconomics (6 credits) is included in the second semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics. The course is also open to visiting exchange students.

Course dates: 19 January - 15 February (quarter 1). Course registration in Ladok opens on 12 January. 

Syllabus and reading list EKN111

Schedule EKN111 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start) 

Study guide EKN111 (available upon registration)

Assessment

The learning outcomes of the course are assessed through a written e-examination. In addition to the compulsory written examination, there are non-compulsory assignments, such as tests.

Exam dates

Please note: Exam registration (sign up) in Ladok is required for all exams. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok. 

The Student Portal has comprehensive information about e-exams in the university's examination halls. Please read through this information well before your exam.